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DemocratBill · S. 3162· Senate(119-S-3162)

A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary shall develop and implement a comprehensive wastewater surveillance system at certain installations of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

Rep. Slotkin
Age: 50 years
Michigan
Introduced
11/7/2025
Last activity
11/7/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsored by
Elissa Slotkin
Cosponsors
None
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to start a pilot program to create a wastewater surveillance system at four or more military installations. The goal is to improve the identification and analysis of covered drug use and the prevalence of infectious diseases among members of the Armed Forces. The program must use a uniform data system and appropriate technologies. It will last for two years. After it ends, the Secretary must report the findings and recommendations to congressional defense committees.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?+3

    Wastewater surveillance is a key tool for early detection and monitoring of infectious disease outbreaks.

  • Does this help veterans get medical care?+2

    The program focuses on force health protection and identifying infectious diseases among service members.

  • Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+2

    The pilot monitors usage of covered drugs, including Schedule I and II substances, to inform interventions.

The opposite

  • Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-2

    Wastewater surveillance is a form of collective monitoring that may raise privacy concerns regarding substance use.